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hound

UK
/haʊnd/
US
/haʊnd/

Translations

houndnoun
hounds
pl
UK
/haʊnd/
US
/haʊnd/
chien courant
The hound followed the scent trail through the forest.
Le chien courant a suivi la piste odorante à travers la forêt.
morduFamilier, pour une personne passionnée par une activité ou un sujet.
He's a real book hound, always searching for rare editions.
C’est un vrai mordu de livres, toujours à la recherche de rares éditions.
Additional translations
salaudFamilier et insultant.
limierSurtout pour un chien de chasse au flair très développé.
Synonyms
canine
mutt
cur
hound dog
pup
pooch
dog
houndverb
hounded
Past Simple
hounded
Past Participle
hounding
Gerund
UK
/haʊnd/
US
/haʊnd/
The paparazzi hounded the celebrity, following her everywhere she went.
Les paparazzis ont harcelé la célébrité, la suivant partout où elle allait.
Additional translations
lancer les chiens surEn contexte de chasse.
Synonyms
follow
hound down
track
chase
pursue
houndadjective
more hound
Comp.
most hound
Super.
Used attributively before nouns: "hound dog", "hound breed", functioning adjectivally.
de chiens courantsRelatif aux chiens courants ou à leur élevage.
The kennel specializes in hound breeds.
L’élevage se spécialise dans les races de chiens courants.

Definitions

houndnoun
A type of dog that is used for hunting because of its strong sense of smell and stamina.
The hound followed the scent trail through the forest.
A person who is very enthusiastic or passionate about a particular activity or subject.
He's a real book hound, always searching for rare editions.
A contemptible, aggressive, or morally objectionable person (informal).
"Get away from me, you hound!" she shouted.
houndverb
To pursue relentlessly or harass persistently.
The paparazzi hounded the celebrity, following her everywhere she went.
To set hunting dogs on (an animal) or to chase in the manner of hounds.
The hunters hounded the fox across the fields.
houndadjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of hounds; used to describe something associated with hunting dogs.
The kennel specializes in hound breeds.
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